Gombe governor commissions 50 new buses for Gombe Line

In a resolve to restore the lost glory of Gombe Transport Service popularly called ‘Gombe Line’ as well as facilitate the easier interstate movement of goods and services, Gombe state governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has commissioned 50 brand new Toyota medium roof fully air-conditioned buses for the company to increase its fleet.

While performing the commissioning ceremony at the Gombe Line Terminus in Gombe on Wednesday, Inuwa  Yahaya said that his objective is to reposition Gombe Line into a commercially viable transport company that provides affordable and reliable transportation alternatives to the people and increase the revenue base of the state.

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He further said that the Government will continue to put in place sound corporate governance policies and practices that will enhance transparency, accountability and profitability.

He declared that “Our decision to invest in Gombe Line is not a coincidence. It is borne out of our carefully planned commitment to investing in projects that bring immediate benefits to the people of our State. From water supply to the township and rural roads, fertilizer distribution to youth empowerment, our administration has, over the past six months demonstrated its readiness to fulfil our campaign promises despite existing financial challenges”.

The governor also said that the company is expected to be a commercially viable entity, warning that the old culture of waste and inefficiency is now over.

He also warned against fraud and financial recklessness, saying revenues generated from the service and operations of the transport company must be properly utilised and accounted for.

Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of Gombe Line Transport Service, Umar Chiroma Abdussalam assured of his Management’s stance on prudence, accountability and proper maintenance of the vehicles in line with the Governor’s directive.

He also thanked the Governor for directing that all passengers on board Gombe line be served light refreshments during journeys.

The commissioning ceremony was witnessed by the Emir of Gombe and Chairman of Gombe state council of Emirs and Chiefs,  other traditional rulers and top Government functionaries as contained in a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Publicity to the Governor.